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OW56 BKV

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,240 mi
Last recorded80,240 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2025 78,429 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2024 76,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,668 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 75,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,413 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 73,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,801 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,385 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 63,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 57,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirements

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,492 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,082 miles

REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,969 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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OW56 BKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW56 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OW56 BKV registered?

OW56 BKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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